Senior Nursery Officer – Jakeman Nursery School The Birmingham Federation of Maintained Nursery[...]

Grclands; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Senior Nursery Officer to lead their new under 2’s unit. This role involves guiding a dedicated team to deliver high-quality early years education, fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the learning experience, ensuring the well-being of all children, and contributing innovative ideas to the curriculum. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative approach, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Ability to lead a team and implement educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new under 2’s unit at Jakeman Nursery School.
• Promote the vision and direction of the nursery school.

Skills

Fluent English

Childcare Knowledge

Team Leadership

Safeguarding Practices

Education

Early Years Qualification

Child Development Knowledge

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Vacancy Reference

JOB003431

Job Title

Senior Nursery Officer

Job Start Date

1 September 2025

Salary Range

£26,409 to £32,654 pro rata Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Hours Per Week

34

Working Pattern

Term time only

School Address

Jakeman Nursery School
Jakeman Road
Birmingham
B12 9NX
Telephone number: 0121 4403066

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Contract Type

Fixed term

Period of Fixed Term Contract

12 months

Closing Date

19 May 2025, 4:00pm

Job Information

We are looking for a grade 3 senior nursery officer to enhance our team to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils at Jakeman Nursery School. At Jakeman Nursery School, we pride ourselves on our creative and holistic approach to pre-nursery and nursery education. Our approach empowers children to make their own choices and helps them to be self-motivated individuals. We offer a play-based curriculum, with the children at the centre of everything we do.
Jakeman Nursery School is in a cluster of 2 nursery schools along with Gracelands Nursery School, and cluster leaders and teachers work collaboratively to provide high standards of education.
The senior nursery officer would take lead of the new under 2’s unit at Jakeman and will lead a small team within that space, overseen and supported by the Nursery manager and executive head teacher. The senior nursery officer will promote and support the vision and direction of the nursery school and the wider Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools.
The Birmingham Federation of Maintained Nursery schools is made up of 9 Nursery Schools delivering inclusive high-quality early education and care to children aged 0-5 years across Birmingham. We have a vibrant and enthusiastic staff of qualified teachers, nursery officers, play workers, administrators and other support staff who make up our team.
As well as exceptional and inclusive provision for children and families, we are committed to professional development, and provide opportunities for learning and collaboration across the cluster of 2 schools and the wider Federation.
Our settings are culturally diverse with a large number of languages spoken. We have a reputation for supporting children with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities, as well as support for families who may have additional challenges in their lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Early Years education is undergoing ongoing change and challenge so applicants need to not only be a passionate and committed practitioner but also flexible, resilient and able to contribute innovative ideas.

Please contact Samantha Richards (Executive Headteacher) or Janine Maidment (Nursery Manager) on 0121 4403066 [e-mail] arrange an appointment.

Interview date: Wednesday 4 June 2025

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

How to apply

If you are interested in the fixed term position of grade 3 senior nursery officer within the under 2’s unit at Jakeman Nursery School,please complete the attached application formand send [e-mail]– clearly marked as ‘Application for Gr3 Senior Nursery Officer’. Visits are most welcome with prior arrangement.

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Short-listed candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Terms and Conditions

BCC is a Living Wage employer.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

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